to solve or conclude (a question, controversy, or struggle) by giving victory to one side

The judge decided the case in favor of the plaintiff.

to determine or settle (something in dispute or doubt)

to decide an argument.

to bring (a person) to a decision; persuade or convince

The new evidence decided him.

to settle something in dispute or doubt

The judge decided in favor of the plaintiff.

to make a judgment or determine a preference; come to a conclusion.

verb

defer , delay , hesitate , postpone , procrastinate , put off , wait

verb

adjudge , adjudicate , agree , arrive at conclusion , award , call shots , cast the die , choose , cinch , clinch , come to agreement , come to conclusion , come to decision , commit oneself , conclude , conjecture , decree , determine , draw a conclusion , elect , end , establish , figure , fix upon , form opinion , gather , go down line , guess , have final word , judge , make a decision , make up mind , mediate , opt , pick , poll , purpose , reach decision , resolve , rule , select , set , surmise , take a stand , tap , vote , will , arbitrate , referee , umpire , settle , underwrite